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Jeep Grand Cherokee 1996 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

892Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
19Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
181Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train295 complaints

295 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V053000.

Fuel and Propulsion System147 complaints

147 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes134 complaints

134 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V136000.

Engine108 complaints

108 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure88 complaints

88 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 13V252000.

Steering70 complaints

70 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System66 complaints

66 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 95V193000, 97V039000.

Suspension54 complaints

54 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 98V006000.

Vehicle Speed Control35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires35 complaints

35 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags34 complaints

34 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages21 complaints

21 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V136000Reported May 10, 2000 - 589,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on May 10, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 589,000 vehicles across all affected models.

02V053000Reported February 15, 2002 - 1,620,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 1,620,000 vehicles across all affected models.

13V252000Reported June 19, 2013 - 1,560,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2013. The campaign covers an estimated 1,560,000 vehicles across all affected models.

95V193000Reported October 11, 1995 - 32,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 32,000 vehicles across all affected models.

97V039000Reported March 17, 1997 - 70,000 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 1997. The campaign covers an estimated 70,000 vehicles across all affected models.

98V006000Reported January 12, 1998 - 65,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1998. The campaign covers an estimated 65,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP09005Opened November 6, 2009 - Closed August 23, 2010

Fuel Storage System Crash Related Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA01017Opened November 1, 2001 - Closed December 18, 2002

ROLL-AWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED. Resulted in recall campaign 02V053000.

EA02029Opened October 16, 2002 - Closed February 10, 2004

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02029Opened October 16, 2002 - Closed February 10, 2004

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA02029Opened October 16, 2002 - Closed February 10, 2004

HOOD LATCH FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

EA12005Opened June 12, 2012 - Closed November 14, 2014

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. Resulted in recall campaign 13V252000.

PE01021Opened June 28, 2001 - Closed November 1, 2001

INADVERTENT ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE PARK. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE02045Opened May 17, 2002 - Closed October 16, 2002

HOOD LATCH. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE10031Opened August 23, 2010 - Closed June 14, 2012

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE96008Opened January 25, 1996 - Closed June 28, 1996

SAFETY BLT LATCH OPERATION. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

19954
199625
199780
199852
199962
2000105
2001248
200279
200340
200427
200511
20064
20078
20088
20096
201012
20113
201212
201313
201452
201522
20168
20173
20182
20192
20201
20211
20231
20241
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.